‘MONSTER MAKERS’
CAST BIOS
LINDA BLAIR (Shelley Stoker) – Linda Blair’s acting career began at the age of five when she appeared in a Downy fabric softener ad – the first of more than 75 television commercials to her credit. The exposure she received from these commercials led to ® her casting in “The Exorcist,” in which her riveting performance earned her an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe and People’s Choice awards.
Blair has performed on stage, screen and television. Among her theatrical releases are the hilarious parody, “Repossessed,” co-starring Leslie Nielsen, and the independent feature “Marina,” for which she received the Best Actress Award from the New Orleans Film Festival. She is currently developing an independent feature film to direct for the 2004 festival circuit.
Blair’s credits include the top-rated TV movies “Born Innocent,” “Sarah T. – Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic,” as well as “Victory at Entebbe” with Elizabeth Taylor, “Sweet Hostage” opposite Martin Sheen, and “Summer of Fear,” directed by Wes Craven. She also guest-starred as Peg Bundy’s cousin in the smash comedy “Married … with Children,” starred in the popular “S Club 7 in L.A.” and served as host and creative consultant for the hit reality series, “The Scariest Places on Earth.”
In 1997, Blair made her Broadway debut as Rizzo in “Grease.” She starred opposite Sally Kellerman in the Los Angeles production of the hit comedy, “Women Behind Bars,” in the San Francisco production of “Run for Your Wife,” and in the Canadian production of the romantic comedy, “It Had To Be You.”
Blair’s career as an activist is as extensive – and passionate – as her acting. A vegetarian who recently turned vegan, she is a respected humanitarian and tireless advocate for animal rights, health issues, and problems pertaining to the environment. She has served as spokesperson for the American Cancer Society and American Diabetes Association and supports such worthwhile charities as PETA, Ark Trust, Last Chance for Animals, Farm Animal Sanctuary, Tippi Hendren’s Shambala and Pacific Coast Dog Rescue, for which she serves as president. For her tireless efforts, Blair has received numerous humanitarian and animal activist of the year awards.
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Author of her first book, “Going Vegan!,” Blair has also created a website called TheAlterNet.com, which showcases animal, environmental, health, and entertainment issues.
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GEORGE KENNEDY (Dexter Brisbane) – George Kennedy was born in New York City, the son of a vaudeville dancer and a pianist. As an infantryman in World War II, he earned two Bronze Stars. When the war ended, he became part of the Armed Forces Radio Service. An arthritic spine ended his military career in 1958 when he was medically retired – in a steel brace.
Kennedy’s first civilian job was with the Phil Silvers’ classic “Sgt. Bilko” shows where he did whatever was required, on camera or off. When the show ended, Hollywood casting agents asked him if he could ride horses. (“I’d never even seen a horse unless a New York cop was on top of it.”) His response: Can do. Out came the corset and he learned to ride, galloping into Westerns with gritted teeth.
John Wayne, Clint Walker, James Arness, Richard Boone and Clint Eastwood punched his lights out. When he was cast in “Cool Hand Luke,” he finally won a fight – with Paul ® Newman. He also won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Kennedy’s other feature film credits are “Charade,” “The Dirty Dozen,” “The Boston Strangler,” the “Airport” franchise, “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot,” “Earthquake,” “Death on the Nile,” “The Delta Force” and “The Naked Gun” franchise. Among innumerable television guest-starring roles, he was a series regular on the long-running drama, “Dallas.”
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ADAM BALDWIN (Jay Forrest/Jason) – Chicago native Adam Baldwin began his career in the critically acclaimed 1980 feature film “My Bodyguard,” playing the title role. That same year, he caught the attention of Robert Redford, who cast him in the ® Academy Award -winning “Ordinary People.” Baldwin went on to win raves as Animal Mother in Stanley Kubrick’s legendary “Full Metal Jacket.” Altogether, he has played both menacing villains and admirable heroes in more than 50 films including “Wyatt Earp,” “Guilty By Suspicion,” “Radio Flyer” and “The Patriot.”
On television, Baldwin starred in the sci-fi drama “Firefly,” had a regular role in “The Cape” and a recurring role as Knoll Rohrer on “The X-Files.” His other television credits ® include the Emmy Award-winning miniseries “From the Earth to the Moon” and telefilms such as “Smokejumpers” and “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.”
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Baldwin is currently developing a film about a family whose child is adversely affected by a “routine” vaccination shot. He is a top-ranking golfer on the Celebrity Players’ Tour and lives in Los Angeles with his wife of 14 years and their three children.
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TIM MCCALLUM (Tim Stoker) – Tim McCallum has guest starred on such television series as “Providence” and “Yes, Dear.” His film credits include “Snow Day,” “Boy Heroin” and “Discipline.” When he is not working hard on the set, McCallum enjoys sports, the trampoline and improv.
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ASHLEY EDNER (Tina Corman) – Ashley Edner made her feature film debut opposite ® Winona Ryder in “Lost Souls.” Since then, she landed a recurring role in the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy “Mad TV” and guest starred on countless television series. Edner won a Young Artist Award for her role on “The Huntress” and earned nominations for her work on “Judging Amy” and in independent feature “Rain.”
A talented voiceover artist, Edner brings Sally to life in “It’s the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown.” She also appeared as pop superstar Britney Spears’ younger self on the 42nd ® Annual Grammy Awards as well as on the special “Britney Spears Live From Las Vegas.”
When this multi-talented young actress is not in front of the camera, she enjoys singing, dancing, hanging out with her friends and little Maltese. Her family is very supportive – especially big brother Bobby, who is also an actor.
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DAVID HENRIE (Danny Burke) – David Henrie has appeared in the hit television series “Providence” and “Without a Trace.” His feature film credits include “Arizona Summer,” directed by Joey Travolta, and “Girl Avengers,” which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. On stage, Henrie starred in the Cheyenne Performing Arts’ production of “The Prince and The Peacock.” When he is not working, Henrie enjoys all kinds of sports, playing the guitar, singing, paint ball and billiards.
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